The Act and the Outcome of Creation

13 days ago

Creation serves as an outlet, providing joy and blocking anxiety or boredom by making something from nothing.
Approach creation with a childlike mind: effortless, exploratory, and without predetermined outcomes, as exemplified by Picasso's attitude.
Treat creation as play—flawless, free, and calm, allowing thoughts to flow naturally and fulfilling oneself by sharing inner thoughts with the world.
Creating should make a difference, triggering change in oneself and others; it involves empathy, love, and sparking joy and laughter in the audience.
Following emotions and instincts without boundaries leads to deep focus, where unresolved thoughts can be resolved, making creation an inner outlet.
Creation is unique to the creator and can inspire others long after one's death, emphasizing learning and personal rhythm over conventional success metrics.
Success in creation is defined by the experience and learning process, not just outcomes, as highlighted by the scientist's approach to tiny experiments.
The creative process is slow, requiring time, craftsmanship, and attention to detail, with the goal of producing quality work to proudly share.
View creation as a gift to the world, offered without expectation, freeing the creator from the burden of pleasing others.
Creation is largely driven by the subconscious mind; use the conscious mind for refinement only after allowing ideas to flow naturally.
Incorporate design elements that spark joy, similar to the Spark Joy Philosophy, to enhance reader enjoyment and avoid shallow distractions.
Despite the initial friction, creation yields long-term rewards, including deep happiness, flow states, and a magical sense of presence, as discussed in works like 'The Artist's Way' and 'Finding Flow'.

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The Act and the Outcome of Creation